Sterilisation Technician Grade 3
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ656425 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 3
Remuneration: $74,779.72 - $77,468.48 per annun plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656425
Applications Close: Sunday, 3 May 2026
The Sterilisation Technician Grade 3 at Prince of Wales Hospital plays a key role in ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of medical and surgical equipment, including the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilisation, storage, and distribution of instruments. The role provides leadership and guidance to the team, acting as a resource and promoting a culture aligned with organisational values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe work environment, performing quality checks such as electrosurgical testing and loan instrument verification, and liaising with stakeholders to support clinical services. The technician is also committed to ongoing professional development, adherence to workplace health and safety requirements, and demonstrating reliability and accountability in all duties.
Where You'll be Working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Certificate in Sterilisation Technology.
- Capable of prioritising work within established routines and procedures and responsible for work performed with a high level of accountability or discretion.
- Work under limited supervision, either individually or in a small team.
- Possess sound communication skills.
- Motivated to work independently to meet deadlines and maintain standards according to HSO's Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with well-developed organizational skills and sound knowledge of National and International Standards pertaining to Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Pomare on Nicole.Pomare@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for Applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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